To do an evil action is base; to do a good action without incurring danger is common enough; but it is the… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
“This vexed Theseus, and determining not to hold aloof, but to share the fortunes of the people, he came forward and offered… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Someone praising a man for his foolhardy bravery, Cato, the elder, said, ''There is a wide difference between true courage and a… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Courage consists not in hazarding without fear; but being resolutely minded in a just cause. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Courage and wisdom are, indeed, rarities amongst men, but of all that is good, a just man it would seem is the… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
“Whilst he was very young, he was a soldier in the expedition against Potidaea, where Socrates lodged in the same tent with… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Courage stands halfway between cowardice and rashness, one of which is a lack, the other an excess of courage. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said he; "but… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
King Agis said, "The Lacedæmonians are not wont to ask how many, but where the enemy are." — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any accident had… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
There were two brothers called Both and Either; perceiving Either was a good, understanding, busy fellow, and Both a silly fellow and good for… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Why does pouring Oil on the Sea make it Clear and Calm? Is it that the winds, slipping the smooth oil, have no force,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
This excerpt is presented as reproduced by Copernicus in the preface to De Revolutionibus: "Some think that the earth remains at rest. But Philolaus… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
